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The
Texas Tenors perform “Amazing Grace” in front of a crowded audience at
the
Edison Foundation’s 19th annual Holiday Evening.
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Edison
Foundation Raises Over $40K for Student Scholarships
The Edison Foundation at Edison State Community College held its 19th
annual Holiday Evening on Wednesday, December 7, to help raise money
for student scholarships. The evening featured The Texas Tenors as the
headlining entertainment for the night’s festivities.
Nearly 350 guests attended the annual gala, where they enjoyed hors
d’oeuvres, drinks, and the company of others. While a majority of the
guests in attendance were local, several out-of-state guests attended
to see the evening’s entertainment as they performed their special
holiday show, “Deep in the Heart of Christmas.”
Proceeds from the evening benefit the Edison Foundation’s General
Scholarship Fund, which directly assists recent high school graduates
and those returning to the classroom to start, change or advance their
careers.
“Each ticket that was sold is helping support students through
scholarship opportunities,” said Rick Hanes, Vice President of Business
and Community Partnerships. “I have each guest to thank, as well as,
the evening’s presenting sponsors, Emerson and Premier Health–Upper
Valley Medical Center, for making this event a success. Every dollar
counts when it comes to helping students achieve their dreams.”
This year’s event raised over $40,000, which will assist countless
students in the upcoming academic year, including the Thomas Alva
Edison recipients, who are in the top 15% of their high school class.
“It’s great to see so many people willing to help support a worthy
cause, especially around the holidays,” said Edison State President,
Dr. Doreen Larson. “The students that receive these scholarships often
find themselves with one less stress while pursuing their education,
and that says a lot. We want to see students have a positive college
experience and succeed, which is the whole reason behind this event.”
Also contributing to the success of the event were the evening’s
co-chairs, Ed and Kay Curry, of Greenville, who were instrumental in
helping to garner additional sponsorships.
This year’s entertainment featured stunning vocals as they performed
classic holiday hits as well as music of their own. The crowd rose to
their feet for a moving rendition of Lee Greenwood’s “Gold Bless The
U.S.A,” as the American flag waived.
The celebration of the holiday season includes past performances by
world-renowned musician Tim Janis, Australia’s The Ten Tenors, Straight
No Chaser, The Toledo Symphony Orchestra and former Tonight Show
bandleader Doc Severinson.
To learn more about Holiday Evening and view a slideshow of the
evening’s proceedings and attendees, visit
www.edisonohio.edu/Holiday-Evening<http://www.edisonohio.edu/holidayevening>.
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